Children and teenagers from Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan became winners and prize-winners of the Olympiad in Russian as a foreign language (RLI), history and culture of Russia. The event was timed to the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Nevsky and the 200th anniversary of F.M. Dostoyevsky.
Our young compatriots and foreigners aged from seven to nineteen took part in the Olympiad. Participants went through four rounds, demonstrating knowledge and skills in reading and writing, as well as the history and culture of Russia.
The winners were determined in the Russian and foreign language groups and in three age categories. The jury consisted of Russian teachers working in Russian schools abroad and educational institutions at Russian embassies, as well as students and representatives of Russian compatriot organizations.
Those who want or are already planning to study in Russia in Russian will find it useful to take the test in Russian as a foreign language (TRKI). This is an international state examination to determine the level of Russian language proficiency. It is not obligatory to have a certificate for admission, each university decides independently whether to request a certificate from an applicant or not. However, in some cases, having the TRQI certificate may be an additional advantage. Contact the university you wish to apply to for information on the application package.
